The Cowboys currently own pick No. 24, but like many other teams late in the first-round order they could be enticed to move down the board. When speaking about the team’s Day 1 approach, owner Jerry Jones noted the appeal of adding extra draft capital, stating it is “very likely” they could have a trade-down opportunity. “I’m not trying to be cute there,” Jones added, offering … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Cowboys, Rams, Fautanu, Legette, Texans, Colts
Panthers To Retain RB Miles Sanders, Likely To Sign CB Stephon Gilmore
The Panthers made Jonathon Brooks the first running back off the board in this weekend’s draft, trading two fifth-round picks to move up six spots in the second round to select the former Texas standout. However, the Brooks pick does not impact RB Miles Sanders‘ standing with the team. As first-year GM Dan Morgan said, “we love Miles. We see a big role for him. He can do a lot … [Read more...] about Panthers To Retain RB Miles Sanders, Likely To Sign CB Stephon Gilmore
Panthers Sign UDFA Missouri K Harrison Mevis
After the draft this weekend, the Panthers made the call to bring in some competition for their specialists group. Specifically, the team made the call to sign undrafted free agent kicker Harrison Mevis or, as he was better known at Missouri, the “Thicker Kicker,” according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Mevis, earning his nickname due to his 5-foot-11, 243 pound stature, … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign UDFA Missouri K Harrison Mevis
2025 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
NFL teams have until May 2 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2021 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of the player’s position, initial draft placement and performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
Panthers Acquire No. 32, Select WR Xavier Legette
The Bills are trading down once again. Buffalo is sending picks No. 32 and No. 200 to the Panthers for No. 33 and No. 141. The Panthers have traded up one pick to select South Carolina WR Xavier Legette. Although Carolina famously traded what became the No. 1 overall pick to Chicago in last year’s Bryce Young swap, the rebuilding team ended up making a pick tonight after … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire No. 32, Select WR Xavier Legette